The mission aims to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the Engineering Company Rotation 4 at UNISFA; assess the technical condition of vehicles, machinery, and equipment; carry out maintenance and repair work; and provide technical training on equipment maintenance and repair for the company's technical personnel.
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Sr. Col. Pham Tan Phong chairs the working session. |
On July 6, during its first working day in Abyei, the delegation attended a conference which briefed Vietnamese personnel performing peacekeeping missions at UNISFA on their assigned tasks.
On behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense, Sr. Col. Pham Tan Phong conveyed their warm regards and deep concern to all Vietnamese peacekeepers serving in Abyei. The delegation also presented meaningful gifts to Vietnamese officers and personnel carrying out their duties in the area.
During the meeting, representatives of the Vietnamese contingents briefed the head of the delegation on the implementation of their professional tasks, logistics and technical services, and civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) activities over the past time.
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The delegation presents gifts to Vietnamese officers and personnel serving in Abyei. |
Addressing the meeting, Col. Phong instructed members of the delegation, the Engineering Company Rotation 4, and the two working groups to thoroughly understand and strictly implement their assigned tasks, overcome operational challenges, and ensure the successful achievement of all objectives of the current mission.
He commended the Engineering Company Rotation 4 and the two working groups for their determination in overcoming difficult conditions and successfully fulfilling the tasks assigned by both UNISFA and the MND, expressing his high appreciation for the dedication and contribution of all Vietnamese personnel serving in Abyei.
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The delegation poses for a group photo with representatives of the Vietnamese contingent at UNISFA. |
The delegation leader particularly praised the Engineering Company Rotation 4 for completing major construction projects on schedule while maintaining high quality despite harsh weather conditions and a complex security environment. These achievements, he noted, demonstrate the responsibility, professionalism, and resilience of Vietnam's peacekeeping force, thereby spreading the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and the humanitarian spirit of the Vietnamese blue berets.
On the occasion, the delegation also inspected the company's accommodation facilities, the Level-1 Field Hospital, and the technical area of the Engineering Company Rotation 4 in preparation for subsequent inspection activities.
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The delegation inspects the accommodation facilities of the Engineering Company Rotation 4. |
Over the following working days, the delegation will conduct in-depth inspections of logistics and technical support, as well as the operational condition of all vehicles and engineering equipment, before carrying out scheduled maintenance and repair work.
Concluding the first working day, Col. Phong instructed the whole unit to maintain strict discipline, comply with U.N. regulations, closely monitor disease outbreaks and weather developments, and proactively implement appropriate response measures to protect the health of personnel while ensuring the absolute safety of both personnel and equipment.
By Hai Yen from Abyei
Translated by Song Anh